Nicole and Jenny continue their Stitches West adventure, interviewing Laura of Bella Knitting and Lisa Souza, mourning lost interviews, and confessing yarn aquisition totals.
Episode 6: Off the wagon (43:35)
Interview with Laura Cunitz of Bella Knitting
Bella Knitting proposes a new way of stash management.
- Their blog
- Their support center
- Cable Knit Purse
- Viking Hats (not available yet online -- see pic above!)
- Log Cabin Blanket (not available yet online)
- Pillow
- Karabella Boise
Lunch break
We retreat to the car to catch our breath and refuel before the afternoon.
- Buffalo Bleu Kettle Chips
- Babette Blanket from Interweave Crochet
Interview with Lisa Souza
We talk to Lisa Souza about her background, her inspiration, and how much free time she has to knit
- Olive Tones
- Read more about Lisa's background
- Wild Things (in Sock!)
- Mars Quake (in BFL)
- Violet's Pink Ribbon
Interlude
After we indulged in Lisa Souza's yarns and some Koigu.
- Lisa's Handspun (yes, it is on the website!)
- Foxyknits
- We didn't mention the beautiful top that Jennifer was wearing, but you should check it out. It's the Goddess top.
- Watch for a Socks that Rock surprise at the end of March!
Jenny's Confession
- Two skeins of Shelridge Farms lavender soft touch ultra
- Two skeins of Shelridge Farms heathered green
- Heavy weight sock yarn Midsummer's Night
- Merino Tencel in Bleeding Hearts
- Koigu in a variegated green
- Lisa Souza Handspun Angora Lurex in Golds
- Lisa Souza Handspun Merino Silk in Turquoise
- Alpaca/Silk DK weight in Peanut
- Bella Knitting Brunhilda hat kit
Nicole's confession
- 5 skeins of Shelridge Farms W4 in Autumn Orange
- 2 skeins of Blue Face Leicester in Mars Quake
- 2 skeins of Hardtwist in Olive Tones
- 3 skeins of Koigu in gold, purple, burnt orange
- 2 skeins of Riata in browns and teal
- 3 skeins of STR in Jailhouse Rock, Lagoon, and Tide Pool.
Eunny Jang's Deep V Argyle Vest
The reader with the excellent idea for the yarn box was Rachel Pendleton from Alameda, California. Thanks, Rachel! (This just in! Rachel posted about this on her blog, check it out!)
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Posted by: Harold | March 06, 2007 at 06:49 AM
Love the new episode! I'm a HUGE Lisa Souza fan. She's a total sweetie and even my husband (total muggle that he is) loves her. I think she found a customer in him for life.
I'm also totally in love with the Jailhouse Rock STR.
Posted by: Melissa | March 06, 2007 at 07:36 AM
Hey, keep up the good work. It's hard to destash when STITCHES comes to town, but maybe we're all moving to acceptance.
My blog is finally up, with a post about my at home "yarn store" at http://walker.pendleton.name
(Look for the pink posts)
Posted by: Rachel | March 06, 2007 at 08:07 AM
Your new yarn is gorgeous! I'm jealous :)
Posted by: Emily | March 06, 2007 at 11:37 AM
You guys do a great job with the show notes- never have to worry about have a pad ofpaper near me while I listen. So nice!
Posted by: frecklegirl jess | March 06, 2007 at 12:56 PM
OMG, I am sooo hooked on your podcast LOL I think it is because not only is itg VERY entertaining, but it helps me justify my "collection" that is now so out of control LOL. I just caught myself googling for brooksfarm LOL!! I am wondering though, I keep trying to find the Lime and Violet podcast you refer to but I can only find the website that has all the message boards, can you tell me where to find the cast? Thanks and knit on....or well, lets be honest...shop on ;)
Debbie
Posted by: DebbieKnitter | March 06, 2007 at 10:06 PM
Still visiting Japan and still loving listening to your podcast while away from home. La Droguerie in Tokyo (yarn, bobbles and ribbon store) had so many cute baby clothes displayed, I have started knitting some fun things even though I have no babies to knit for! I wanted to buy some pattern books but alas, they were all in French. I did some damage to the yarn stores here and am leaving with a full suitcase of yarn. So much for my reduction of stash! Keep up the good work!!
Posted by: Sonserae Leese-Calver | March 07, 2007 at 05:24 PM
The Lisa Souza interview was awesome. She has such a wonderful personality, and the "Wild Things" BFL is so friggen gorgeous. And yes, I too had been scouring her website long before Stitches West came around, and what I ended up buying were not the shades I eyed on the website.
Posted by: Leina | March 07, 2007 at 11:50 PM
ps. Leicester is pronounced "lester". I truly had to look up the way its pronounced.
Posted by: Leina | March 08, 2007 at 12:35 AM
I did the same thing at Stitches.... hit the unique vendors and totally bypassed the yarn I could find anywhere.
But being the speed shopper I am, managed to spend way too much money in way too short of time LOL.
Posted by: Kat VanDerostyne | March 08, 2007 at 04:16 PM
Nice show! I think you are a nice addition to the knitting podcast world.
Posted by: Jennie | March 08, 2007 at 06:43 PM
I love your shows. I listen and then just have to buy - so though I am having fun listening, I am doing NOTHING to reduce my stash!
thanks for the great show!!
Posted by: Debbie | March 09, 2007 at 09:28 AM
I just found ya'll...I listen to all six episodes in one day...
Posted by: jeanmarie | March 09, 2007 at 06:44 PM
Just found out about you two via Lisa Souza's blog. Congratulations on your new venture! Now I'm off to catch up on the episodes......
Posted by: Sheri at The Loopy Ewe | March 10, 2007 at 06:38 AM
Where's the photo of Nicole holding eight skeins of Lisa Souza's handspun?
You're both hilarious with your stash justification. I think I might have even said "Oh, Ni-COLE!" out loud on the bus when, Nicole, you actually told Jenny it would be a crime NOT to buy the Lisa Souza she bought! Shame on you!
Posted by: alison | March 10, 2007 at 11:11 AM
Just discovered your podcast - it's great! Despite my intention to ration the episodes, I listened to them pretty much back to back. I love the theme for the podcast, even though I'm not much of a stasher (I was inspired by Jenny to calculate my stash yardage - and came up with a measly 9300 yards!)The two of you have a great on "air" chemistry. I feel like I'm in on your chats and wish I could chime in every once in a while. And I love Jenny's melodious laugh! Thanks for such a great show and I look forward to the next.
Posted by: Deborah | March 11, 2007 at 07:03 PM
Another great show ladies. What a shame you lost your interviews :( well at least its a chance to talk to those you lost again and ask other questions perhaps? BTW the correct pronunciation of Leicester is "less-ter".
Posted by: Ali | March 12, 2007 at 08:18 AM
Can't wait for the next episode!!!!!!!! love your podcasts!
From a former Oaklander, now living in New Mexico...
Lisa
Posted by: lisaO | March 12, 2007 at 07:14 PM
Stitches West is the exception to a yarn diet and de-stashing. Besides, who can resist Lisa's beautiful yarns and fibers? I just clued into your podcast and I love it! Keep up the good work!
Posted by: Jane | March 12, 2007 at 08:10 PM
That's what I'm trying to do as well. Quality, not quanity.
*gasp* the blanket! I must make it! Even better than Knitty's Lizard Ridge!
Posted by: Sally Villarreal | July 22, 2007 at 11:38 AM